Grenfell Support News, Issue 1, December 15, 2017

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Grenfell Support News

Walkways rehousing policy
consultation extended

The Council has extended the deadline for the consultation on the draft
Walkways Rehousing Policy for an extra two weeks to give residents more time to
give their views. The new deadline is Friday 5 January.

IN THIS EDITION

1 Walkways rehousing policy
consultation extended

2 Care for Grenfell

2 Grenfell Kids Camp

2 Christmas Day at
The Curve

3 Small Talk Saves Lives,
help and support this
holiday season

3 NHS Holiday Season
Night Service

3 Housing information
service at The Curve

3 Activities and events
at The Curve

The Policy looks at the long-term housing options for residents of Barandon,
Hurstway and Testerton Walks who decide that they do not wish to continue
living on the Walkways.

We have already received helpful feedback from residents but we want to hear
from as many people as possible before the consultation closes.

To have your say, visit www.rbkc.gov.uk/walkwaysconsult where you can
read more about the policy and fill in a feedback form.

4 Support Services on offer

4 Housing update

4 RBKC's Winter activities

4 How can we improve
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Additional financial support over the
festive period

Residents who are currently living in a hotel or serviced apartment
following the Grenfell tragedy will receive additional financial support
over the Christmas period.

If you are currently living in a hotel or serviced apartment and are
receiving the £150/E300 per person weekly food allowance: A one off

payment will be made to you and any family members who live with you
of £140 per person.

If you are currently having some meals paid in your hotel, for example on
a Bed and Breakfast basis and are receiving food allowance for others:

A one off payment will be made to you and any family members who live with
you of £140 per person.

You receive it automatically before Christmas.Letters are being sent to
residents with full details.

This is the first edition of the
Grenfell Support Newsletter.

The newsletter is also available
in Arabic and Farsi languages.

For regular updates please follow
us on twitter @grenfellsupport

and on Facebook at facebook.
com/grenfellsupport or visit
www.grenfellresponse.org.uk

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Care for Grenfell

The Care for Grenfell team has been set up for anyone who has been
affected by the Grenfell tragedy and offers a single point of access to all
Council services and support.

The team works to resolve and direct enquiries to the most appropriate
people and ensure residents and their families are provided with the
care and support they need.

Call: 020 7745 6414

Email: careforgrenfell@rbkc.gov.uk

Through Care for Grenfell the Council is providing long-term support
for people from the tower, surrounding area and the wider community.

The team's core hours are 8am to 8pm every day, but an out-of-hours
service also runs seven days a week for emergencies.

Legal advice can protect your housing rights

The Law Society strongly encourages you to take advice from a housing
lawyer before accepting any housing offer. You are likely to be able to get
free legal advice about this. The North Kensington Law Centre, Citizens
Advice, Shelter or a housing solicitor will be able to tell you if you are able to
get free advice, and if so where you can get it.

Find out more: www.lawsociety.org.uk/for-the-public/
getting-expert-help/grenfell

Grenfell Kids Camp

Grenfell Kids Day Camp (GKDC)
is a fully funded joint venture
between Al Manaar Mosque and
West London Synagogue.

The camp will run for four days
from Monday 18 December to
Thursday 21 December from 9am
to 4pm. The camp is for children
aged between 5 and 12 (Reception
to Year 7). Breakfast and lunch will
be included and all provisions are
free to the service users.

Christmas Day
at The Curve

Come to The Curve Community
Centre on Christmas Day. The
Centre will be open from 12 noon
and a festive lunch will be served,
followed by mince pies, coffee and
an opportunity for you to mingle
with your friends and neighbours.
There will be lots of activities to
keep the children entertained,
ranging from arts and crafts and
computer games to a festive
movie to watch with the little ones.
Santa will be dropping by after his
dash across the globe bringing
presents for everyone. So please
do come along and join us.

If you would like to join us, please
reserve your place by contacting
the Care for Grenfell team on
020 7745 6414 or by emailing

careforgrenfell@rbkc.gov.uk

no later than Sunday 17
December 2017

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Small Talk Saves Lives,
holiday season

The NHS is ready to help anyone
who is at risk of suicide.

Anyone who is concerned about
themselves or about another
person should call 0800 0234 650
24 hours a day, every day of the
year, and NHS staff will listen
and help.

The NHS Outreach Team is here to
assist. They can be called on
020 8962 4393 (from 10am to 8pm).

You should seek help if you notice
the following in you or someone you
know (watching out for family
members, neighbours and friends):

• Changes in behaviour

• Withdrawal

• Appearing preoccupied or worried

• Changes in sleep patterns

• Saying worrying things

The Samaritans have produced a
film about people on the Tube
thinking of ending their lives; it shows
how 'small talk saves lives',
by disrupting the thinking of those

help and support this

at risk. You can view the video on
their twitter feed @samaritans

The Samaritans are always
available to call confidentially and
free 24/7 on 116123.

Watching over people you're worried
about can provide vital time to raise
the alarm by calling the NHS.

The community has already faced
an enormous amount of hurt and
pain; but it has also responded
with compassion for each other,
through the volunteers, the
community groups, the churches
and faith organisations, and
gatherings everywhere.

You can also call Care for Grenfell
on 020 7745 6414. They provide
help and support if you are
worried about yourself or anyone
you know. This line is open from
8am to 8pm and also provides an
out of hours service which can be
reached on the same number.

Activities and Events at The Curve

The Curve Community Centre is
offering a range of fun activities over
the festive period and we would be
delighted if you would join us.

All activities are free and available to
everyone on a drop-in basis but do
look out for age specific events.

Monday 18 December

Decoration making workshop -
3pm-7pm

Tuesday 19 December

Adult Yoga - 6pm-7pm

Wednesday 20 December

World Coffee Morning - 10am-12pm

Migrating Stories: Middle East, South
Asia and Africa -10am-3pm

Parrots Don't Live in the City -
1pm-3pm

Card making workshop - 3pm-6pm

Thursday 21 December

Knitting Circle - 10am-12pm
Pottery for all - 10.30am-12.30pm

Mindfulness for families -
12pm-2pm

Badge and card-making - 3pm-4pm

Friday 22 December

Migrating Stories from the Middle
East, South Asia and Africa -
10pm-3pm drop in.

"All about me" workshop - 4pm-6pm

Boxing Day 26 December 2017

Join us on Boxing Day to carry on
with the festivities at The Curve
Community Centre from 12 noon
until 8pm. A hot lunch will be served
from 2pm.

New Year’s Day 1 January 2018

Please join us on New Year's Day at

NHS Holiday Season
Night Service

The NHS Night Service will be
running right through the festive
season - the only slight change is
that it will work from 1 am to 8am
on the nights of 24 December into
Christmas Day and 31 December
into New Years day.

We will be open as usual 10-8
right through the holiday period.

We will have staff attending as
many community events as
possible to offer support.

Housing

information service
at The Curve

We have been trialling reduced
opening hours for the housing
information service at The Curve,
following a drop in the number of
residents attending for housing
advice. The new operating hours
will be Monday to Friday from
12 noon until 6pm. Outside of
these hours, residents can call
Housingline on 020 7361 3008.

The Curve Community Centre from
12 noon until 8pm. A selection of
canapes and a hot and cold buffet
will be served from 2pm.

Curve Opening Hours over
Christmas & New Year

23-24 Dec (Sat-Sun) Closed

25-26 Dec (Mon-Tues)

12 noon to 8pm

27-29 Dec (Wed-Fri) 10am to 8pm
30-31 Dec (Sat-Sun) Closed
1 Jan (Mon) 12 noon to 8pm
The Curve Community Centre is
closed over the last two weekends in
December 2017.

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Housing update

Finding housing solutions that work for everyone directly affected by the
Grenfell tragedy remains our absolute priority and we are working hard
to achieve this, while making sure we work at the pace that each family
or household feels comfortable with.

Support Services
on offer

Anyone who would like to speak
to the police in relation to the
investigation into the fire is asked
to contact the Met Police on

0800 032 4539

Important Contacts

Bereavement support

Call the Freephone helpline

on 0808 8081677 or email
helpline@cruse.org.uk.

The line is open 24 hours a day.

Replacement UK passports,
visas or immigration queries

Call our advice line on 0300 303
2832. The line is open 24 hours.

Air quality and smoke exposure

If you have concerns about
any symptoms, please see
your doctor or call NHS111.

Housing support

If you have any questions
about housing or want to find
out who your housing officer
is please call 0800137 111
or 020 7361 3008

Victim support

Call 08081689 111 for practical
and emotional support, or visit

victimsupport.org.uk. The line
is open 24 hours a day.

The Grenfell Muslim
Response Unit also offers
additional support. Find out more
by emailing info@gmru.co.uk

You can also get physical and
mental support at the Grenfell
Assistance Centre. Find out more
by calling 07712 231 133.

So far:

• Total number of households - 210

• Flouseholds moved into
accommodation - 99, of which 54
are in temporary accommodation
and 45 are in permanent
accommodation

householders in emergency
accommodation - 111

Accommodation offers accepted
- 50, of which 38 are permanent
and 12 are temporary

These numbers are accurate as of

14 December 2017

RBKC's Winter Activities

A brochure highlighting a range of fun activities has been put together for
children, young people, adults and families, at venues across the borough.
The Winter Holidays Activities brochure provides information on the activities
available. It is available on the RBKC website under "Winter Activities" at

www.rbkc.gov.uk

How can we improve Grenfell Support Newsletter?

This is the first edition of the Grenfell Support newsletter. The new-look newsletter has taken on board feedback
from residents to improve content and design. If you have any feedback about what you would like the newsletter
to feature, you can give us your feedback on twitter or Facebook. Search for @GrenfellSupport.

Alternatively, you can email us on CommsTeam@rbkc.gov.uk

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